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House roll call 1168 · 95th Congress · Jul 11, 1978

To amend H.R. 12536 by striking language that would repeal the limitation on federal authority to acquire land by condemnation on the ST. Croix river.

On Jul 11, 1978, the House voted 175–218 (HR 12536). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 80–184, Republicans 100–38. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 118 members voted against their own party.

During the 95th Congress (1977–1978), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
175
No
218
Did not vote
39
Date
Jul 11, 1978

By party

  • Republicans100 yes · 38 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats80 yes · 184 no · 30 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 38 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 12536 by striking language…: House Vote, Jul 11, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-H-1168/to-amend-h-r-12536-by-striking-language-that (accessed 2026-10-17).